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I have just been diagnosed with scoliosis, what is going to happen now?

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I have just been diagnosed with scoliosis, what is going to happen now?

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>>When diagnosed with scoliosis by your GP, PE teacher or school nurse, it is important to remember that it isn’t the end of the world. We speak to many people with scoliosis, some of whom have had bracing, and some of whom have had surgery, and the key thing about them all is that they have gone on to lead the lives that they would have done, with or without scoliosis. After diagnosis you should ensure that you are being seen by a scoliosis specialist; there are around 35 scoliosis centres of excellence across the UK and you can find your nearest specialist by calling or emailing SAUK. At your first consultation you will be examined by the specialist (please note, the majority of scoliosis specialists are men), X-rays will be taken and you will be told the degree of curvature (called a Cobb angle), then the course of treatment will be discussed; for minor curvatures observation will be recommended; for moderate curvatures bracing might be considered; and for more major curvatures surg

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